Lit Vocab Quiz 2 Flashcards
Exculpate (v)
to free from guilt or blame;pardon;forgive
I was exculpated when I broke the law by just receiving a warning.
Gratuitous (adj)
given freely; unearned; unwarranted; costless
The teen was given the gratuitous car by his parents on his 16th birthday.
Hackneyed (adj)
worn out through overuse; outdated
My tennis shoes were hackneyed after I used them for 2 years.
Imperious (adj)
arrogantly domineering or overbearing; urgent
The lack of attendance by the seniors had become an imperious matter for the principal to observe.
Inherent (adj)
inborn; built-in; native
Blue eyes were an inherent trait in the Smith family.
Inveterate (adj)
long established; deep-rooted; habitual
Saying The Pledge of Allegiance at school is an inveterate tradition.
Laudatory (adj)
giving praise; complimentary
The teacher spoke laudatory words, because all of her students received As on the quiz.
Mollify (v)
to calm or soothe; relieve
The sound of his mother’s voice mollified him to sleep.
Novel(adj)
strikingly new or unusual; rare
The school parade committee came up with a novel idea that would make our float standout.
Obdurate (adj)
stubborn; inflexible; tough
The obdurate boy would not get in the car, because he didn’t want to go to the dentist.
